VUVulnerable
Austral Rail
Rallus antarcticus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Grassland· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in RALLIDAE
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Austral Rail classified as Vulnerable?
Austral Rail is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Austral Rail live?
Austral Rail occurs in Argentina, Chile, and Falkland Islands. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Austral Rail?
The main threats to Austral Rail are 2.1, 2.3, 5.4, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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